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Ponant Cruises offers luxury yacht-style and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Founded in 1988, the French cruise line combines small-ship intimacy with modern design and a distinctly European flair. From classic Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries to polar expeditions in Antarctica and Greenland, Ponant provides immersive travel experiences that blend adventure, culture, and refined hospitality. For 2026 and 2027, guests can expect the same boutique vessels, bilingual service, and carefully curated journeys, making Ponant Cruises an ideal choice for couples, solo travellers, and anyone seeking a sophisticated way to explore the world.

Featured Itineraries

Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

11 Jul '26
7 nights
Le Lyrial
Dep: Longyearbyen
Arr: Longyearbyen

Fares from

£9,109pp

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The Geographic North Pole

12 Jul '26
15 nights
Le Commandant Charcot
Dep: Longyearbyen
Arr: Longyearbyen

Fares from

£43,379pp

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Australia's Iconic Kimberley

12 Jul '26
10 nights
Le Jacques Cartier
Dep: Darwin, Northern Territory
Arr: Broome, Western Australia

Fares from

£18,729pp

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Icelandic mosaic

13 Jul '26
7 nights
L'Austral
Dep: Reykjavík
Arr: Reykjavík

Fares from

£6,829pp

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Cities and splendours of the Adriatic

16 Jul '26
7 nights
Le Bougainville
Dep: Dubrovnik
Arr: Venice

Fares from

£4,249pp

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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic

16 Jul '26
8 nights
Le Champlain
Dep: Helsinki
Arr: Copenhagen

Fares from

£9,709pp

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Why choose Ponant

Boutique luxury

Small ships designed for intimacy and refinement.

French touch

Stylish décor, fine dining, and bilingual service.

Global itineraries

Sailings across all seven continents.

Explorer class innovation

Blue Eye Lounge and Zodiac excursions.

Cultural partnerships

Expeditions with National Geographic experts.

Ponant Ships

L'Austral

264 Guests

L’Austral offers elegant small-ship cruising with French flair, combining comfort, exploration and destination-rich voyages.

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Le Bellot

184 Guests

Le Bellot offers intimate expedition voyages with sophisticated French styling and access to lesser-visited destinations.

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Le Boréal

264 Guests

Le Boréal blends contemporary French design with expedition capability, sailing from Antarctica to tropical archipelagos.

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Le Bougainville

184 Guests

Le Bougainville pairs elegant design with expedition capability, carrying just 184 guests to remote destinations worldwide.

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Le Champlain

184 Guests

Le Champlain combines yacht-inspired luxury with expedition cruising, featuring the signature Blue Eye underwater lounge.

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Le Commandant Charcot

245 Guests

The world’s first luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot reaches destinations beyond the scope of conventional ships.

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Le Dumont-d'Urville

184 Guests

Le Dumont-d’Urville offers luxury expedition voyages with innovative environmental technology and immersive exploration.

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Le Jacques Cartier

184 Guests

Le Jacques Cartier combines yacht-style luxury with expedition expertise, exploring remote regions with just 184 guests.

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Le Lapérouse

184 Guests

Le Lapérouse combines refined French luxury with expedition cruising and an underwater lounge known as the Blue Eye.

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Le Lyrial

264 Guests

Le Lyrial blends contemporary French elegance with expedition cruising, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

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Le Ponant

32 Guests

The iconic three-masted sailing yacht of Ponant, Le Ponant offers an intimate way to explore secluded coastal destinations.

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Le Soléal

264 Guests

Le Soléal combines elegant French design with expedition capability, sailing polar regions, tropical islands and remote coastlines.

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Ponant cruise types

Expedition

Ocean

All-Inclusive

Modern fleet

Small-ship style

Onboard details

Ponant Cruises offers a seamless mix of luxury and adventure. With small-ship intimacy, French-inspired service, and purpose-built expedition features, the onboard experience balances elegance with exploration.

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Families

French-inspired service and cuisine.
Global itineraries, from Antarctica to Asia.
Explorer Class Blue Eye Lounge.
Hybrid-powered icebreaker for polar travel.
Immersive partnerships with National Geographic.
All-inclusive dining and drinks.
Stylish design with Parisian flair.
Adventurous Zodiac excursions.

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